Countywide Head Start Open Enrollment Has Begun – Children ages 0-5 from low income families are eligible POUGHKEEPSIE – Astor Services for Children & Families is pleased to announce open enrollment for the 2015 – 2016 school year for its…

ALBANY- For the second time an attempt by the state’s teachers union to get New York’s property-tax cap tossed was rejected in New York State Supreme Court. Supreme Court Judge Patrick McGrath of Albany previously rejected the lawsuit by the…

Brewster Man Faces Felony Drug Charges Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Brewster man on multiple felony drug charges following a 3 month long investigation into narcotics trafficking. In January, a deputy sheriff assigned to…

“Allow me to retort”, Town of Amenia Code Enforcement Officer This letter is to clarify why “notices” (Not violation summons) went out to the property owners of Wassaic and Amenia during February, 2015. The Town of Amenia’s Supervisor and her…

DEC Reminds New Yorkers That Residential Brush Burning is Prohibited Until May 15 Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protect Lives and Property With the start of spring and warmer temperatures expected, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds New…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that online registration is now open for the fourth annual I Love My Park Day, to be held on May 2 at state parks and historic sites across New York. Since its launch in…

AMENIA – The truck believed to have struck and killed Concetta Maria Eastman, 36 of Copake in a hit-and-run accident in Amenia at about 8 p.m. Thursday has been located, The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. After the crash,…

Metro-North Schedules to Change April 26 A Number of Minor Schedule Adjustments Aim to Improve Reliability and Convenience Metro-North Railroad’s new train schedules effective Sunday, April 26, improve reliability and put more trains in service, making travel more convenient for…

St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown period results in 33 arrests in Dutchess County During the St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown period of March 13, 2015 thru March 18, 2015 members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of…

Hannaford has issued a recall of several Nature’s Place brand products due to a potential salmonella contamination. The recall includes Nature’s Place Roasted Unsalted Mixed Nuts and Nature’s Place Cranberry Mix. The products come in 9-ounce and 9.5-ounce packages. Salmonella…

Bre Pettis, innovator, artist and advanced manufacturing pioneer, to receive honorary degree; speak at SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Commencement NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.)…

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Lucky is a very friendly and outgoing young Chihuahua at the Putnam Humane Society. Just look at how cute this little guy is! He’s about a year old and seems to get along with both dogs & cats. You can…

Lucy is left orphaned. Both her owner and her brother passed away. Ten year old Lucy needs an indoor home desperately. She is sweet, loving and gets along with everyone including other pets. She is quiet and affectionate. Being inside…